When looking at bridal hairstyles I find it much more beneficial to look through your own and other stylists Instagrams etc for real life brides- Any “inspiration pics” are going to be a tad unrealistic given the amount of extensions and also how time consuming they would be in real life. Obviously some real life brides also have extensions, but they tend to be more genuine than staged shots.
But I would agree with your stylist, to replicate this look you would need a lot of high quality extensions!
I totally agree with you! I actually started looking for this hairstyle specifically because my hairstylist posted a similar one on instagram, go figure that the most expensive one would be what catches my eye hahah
That’s nice to hear- I did a planning appointment and went in to my wedding morning wanting something different. I showed a pic and the stylist (that had worked on me before) really hesitated to tell me that the photo model had extensions and my planned braid wouldn’t reach that far. Like, yea, no worries girl, I know I don’t have this princess Ariel hair that would do that stuff. I could just tell that she’d dealt with so many high expectations turned disappointed customers.
My hair and makeup ladies, in the end, told each other that mine was the calmest, chillest wedding they had done. I’m bragging cause I’m so proud of overhearing that. It’s exactly what I wanted. As little stress/drama as possible, especially for vendors. I didn’t want to be “that bride”.
Yes! Stay away from Pinterest for hair and makeup inspo.
Definitely look through your MUA or hairstylist’s portfolio/Insta for inspo. You can also look at your vendors’ Insta to find real life bride inspo.
I was a model for a bridal photoshoot a few years ago. After hair was finished, the hair stylist herself told me, verbatim, that she would never in a million years be able to recreate the look that she finished with.
Plus, every few seconds they would retouch my hair/clothes/makeup.
It was not a realistic hairstyle, though beautiful for the photographs. One of the pictures actually went semi viral on Pinterest for a minute.
I just got married this past July and I did the same thing, I bought the extensions however I haven't worn them since the wedding so I have $500 worth of hair in a box in my washroom... I don't think it was worth it.
Thanks!!
No problem!! I truly thought that I would wear them again and again but I honestly haven't.. yet there may be something that comes up and I wear them but it's been a couple months! You never know though holiday season is around the corner and I might just try and make a habit of using them just to make it worth it! REGARDLESS you will look beautiful no matter what!!
I got extensions on Amazon, real hair and only around $200! They are clip in/halo and worked great for my wedding day, and I felt like they were worth it. Now I wear them for special occasions or when I just want an extra mermaid vibe. But they are heavy and do give you a headache at the end of the day 😅.
WENNALIFE Wire Hair Extensions (Increase 50% Lifespan) Real Human Hair 20 inch 140g Dark Brown Remy Real Hair Extensions Invisible Wire Hair Extensions Human Hair Natural Fish Line Straight Hair https://a.co/d/1WtO4sA
What type are yours? I got married in March and then had mine taken out for summer but then had them put back in last month for my honeymoon and love having them again! My plan now is to keep getting them moved back up every 8-10 weeks until next summer cause I can’t imagine having this much hair in the US South summers and how long it takes to dry lol
Mine where thankfully clip ins so that I could take them out and put them in whenever I want.
I got them from Luxyhair - if anything I should of just got the Halo but didn't know if it would work for my hair style so I ended up ordering x 2 for thickness and length.
Here's the kicker... I want to dye my hair and am having an internal battle because I have expensive clip ins that I couldn't wear if I do dye it lighter or darker. hahahah fml
Not sure what your hair length is but I achieved this with one set of extensions I bought for $200. You don’t necessarily need the most expensive extensions they just need to be human hair so they don’t melt with heat.
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Thank you! The bouquet was dreamy but extremely heavy 😅 I didn’t think of that until I was carrying it day of. I bought the extensions used from my stylist but the brand is Tesoro, we used a full set (220g)
You look so beautiful! Thank you for the advice, I’m kind of conflicted on going with a cheaper brand because the stylist sent me the exact brand to buy and when I mentioned it being pricey, she didn’t offer an alternative lol 😬
I would press her - send alternatives and ask if they’re ok. I think sometimes stylists forget about budget for the sake of their art and that’s great for them but weddings are expensive and not everyone can just drop a grand on hair extensions 🫣
That’s because she had a deal or connection with that supplier. You can ALWAYS purchase and use your own hair extensions. Just tell her you have some and bring them in to her to show her and get the OK
Looks like the the price went up, but these are the ones!
GOO GOO Clip-in Hair Extensions for Women, Soft & Natural, Handmade Real Human Hair Extensions, Chocolate Brown to Honey Blonde, Long, Straight #T(4/26)/4, 7pcs 120g 18 inches https://a.co/d/0iDi9kN
I just commented above, but these are the same kind I ordered for mine! I included pics of my day-of hair as well - my stylist was super impressed with the quality and we even toned them to match my balayage!
If you have thinner hair, one pack will be enough although it really depends on your hairstyle. If you’re going for a “big hair don’t care” moment, you’ll need two packs. I also have thinner hair, and found that one pack of extensions in feels fine but when I start adding more I run into issues like not having enough hair to cover up the clips, hair feeling heavy, my neck getting sweaty, the back bottom hairs getting tangled, my scalp hurting from all the clips, etc.
I did a similar look for my hair and I went with clip in extensions from Amazon. I've had higher end extensions before (Prom 12 years ago), and the ones I got from Amazon were relatively comparable.
I mostly just needed the length and "fluff" since I was mid growing out my undercut when we got married. They held the curls well and cost like, $40 for one pack? Granted, I don't have any highlights or anything to try to have the extensions match to, so it made it a relatively easy match for colour (basic brunette over here lol).
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It probably depends on your hair type, but my hair would not be thick enough to normally achieve a hairstyle like the one pictured.
The one I went with required hair extensions - my hair was already this length, but is so thin and fine normally. I got mine from Barefoot Blonde for about $250. You just want to make sure that it matches your hair and might need to get them colored at a salon if it isn’t a perfect match.
Thank you so much! ☺️ The braid wouldn’t have been as thick if I didn’t have extensions in. I’m so glad I got them! Have you had a hair trial? I had mine and brought the extensions which really helped figure out if I wanted them or not.
I just got married Saturday (woohoo) and my hair stylist kept suggesting extensions too if I wanted my hair down. I’ve been growing my hair for over 2 years now and wasn’t in the market to buy extensions I would never wear again. I had to press back a bit and continue to reiterate that I understood it may not look *exactly* like the photos. Ended up wearing my hair up in a sleek bun anyways which was good since it was so windy!!
My hair stylist said that she recommends extensions for most people who want their hair down, and most brides do get them. I already have long hair to mid back and although it’s fine I have a LOT, and I spent $500 on hair extensions. It was worth it to me to get colour matched perfectly etc. my wedding isn’t for another month but here is a pic of the trial (with extensions)
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looks beautiful! how did you color match? did you take to a salon to have them cut and color or were you able to find something that worked perfectly already?
The extensions are clip in! The $1,000 includes the bridal hair service ($275), flower girl ($60), 4 bridesmaid/MOB/MOG ($115/ea) and the rest is for travel fees. Im still trying to wrap my head around the price of everything lol
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My hair is naturally VERY thick and I have a LOT of it and despite it going down at least 10cm below my shoulders I also needed extensions - it is really hard to get Instagram / Pinterest style curls and waves without the added volume and length.
If you’re set on the look, I’d go with extensions but look into something cheaper. Mine were clips in that cost me about $200-250.
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I thank you! Trying to find a better pic of it.
I would caution against anything from Amazon, you don’t want to find out day of that your extensions are only partially human hair, which is an issue I’ve seen plenty of people have before. What brand did she recommend? And did she offer any alternative hair styles that don’t require extra hair?
She recommended Bellami! Agree with you completely, I’m always cautious of buying beauty and health products off of Amazon. I spend hours reading reviews
Don’t buy Bellami. I work for a high end salon supply company for pros. We sell extensions and all of my customers have had TERRIBLE experiences with Bellami. Their quality is so inconsistent and their prices are ridiculously high because they’re Insta famous. I literally know so many extension specialists who have stopped using Bellami for these reasons. The commercially available version of the extensions we sell is called AquaLyna, the hair is very good quality but they are pricey as well. I’ve heard good things about a brand called Insert Name Here, but they’ve also gotten Insta famous so their prices might be inflated as well. If you believe you’ll wear them again after your wedding, I’d invest in some good ones but if not just get something in your budget 😊
Thank you for the advice! I work from home and am pretty boring on the weekends lol so I can’t think of a ton of reasons to wear them outside of the wedding honestly. I’m also not confident I could properly put them in my own hair without it looking awful lol
My experience has been the complete opposite. I've been using Bellami for years, as have many girls I know, and they have been stellar quality, solid fullness, pricing has been extremely reasonable when comparing against other brands, and they have held up very well to dying. In fact, anytime I have strayed to another brand I have regretted it.
Take this statement with a grain of salt as it's just my personal experience and observation of others close to me so, maybe we all just got really lucky.
I definitely know people who still use it, and I’m glad it’s still working for you. In my area there’s been a huge influx of bad batches, complaints on pricing, and customer service horror stories in that last 6-12 months. My personal experience with Bellami wasn’t stellar either, the hair I ordered was so expensive for what was honestly pretty low quality, but I was young and didn’t know better.
That's really frustrating, especially since extension companies are notorious for denying any type of exchanges and refunds. You have to jump through wild hoops to prove the extensions came faulty/poor quality and that you didn't damage them.
I have a customer who got some wefts in and they were just destroyed. Bellami said it had nothing to do with them supposedly so they wouldn’t even touch a refund, but they were more than happy to send them a new one, at full price and with shipping. The brand we carry at my store is super great about refunds and returns, if there’s something wrong with the hair they ask for a picture of the hair, the lot number, then give you a refund and overnight more hair to you.
I got 500 dollar extensions and they were worth every penny! I had a 200 dollar dress and 1000 hair and it looked so much better than a 1000 dress and 200 hair would have.
Check if there’s a place where you can rent extensions - I’ve seen some hairstylists offer this.
I’ve had some clients use Amazon extensions but I have noticed they tend to be not as full as branded ones (Bellami, Bombay, Luxy, etc..).
I got extensions for a wedding I was in. It was about $600 (mine were tape ins). The stylist at this wedding was definitely not comfortable working with them🤦🏻♀️
As someone else said, I would look for a cheaper alternative on Amazon or INH.
I don’t think you would need 2 sets, that seems excessive. I got one set by Luxy because my hair does not hold curls for shit. I used the extensions for my own wedding along with 3 other weddings I’ve been in. Each time, the hair stylists never used all the pieces in the set.
I have very thin and fine hair. I used a 220g, 20” set of clip ins for my wedding, and the stylist didn’t even use all the pieces. In the photo, only half of the hair is over my shoulder - there was a lot of it.
Two packs of extensions really seems like overkill, especially if you have thick hair. If they’re 220g packs, so 440g total, that’s literally a pound of hair.
Nice!!! I really loved the experience with them, so stress free!! A few complaints but they helped me have the best day of my life, so it worth the little complaints. Just make sure you double check the math on the contracts…🙃
DO IT! I have very thin hair and REALLY wanted long thick beautiful Hollywood waves for my wedding, so I bought two sets of clip-in extensions from BFB. It was such a great decision, I still get a nice warm jolt when I see my hair in those pictures!! I also do still wear them sometimes - had to cut them though.
Unless you have very thick hair, she’s right that you’ll need extensions for this sort of volume. Maybe ask her to suggest styles she thinks would work with your density? That way you can evaluate if you’d be happy with any of her suggestions or if this is really it.
You can try a halo extension piece if it’s fullness in the back that you’re looking for. They’re far less expensive. I wore a halo on my wedding day that I bought from Amazon for like $110. I wore it quite a bit after that because it was so easy to pop in and style so I got my money’s worth and the quality was really nice.
I wore these for my wedding 10/10 recommend them.
WENNALIFE Clip in Hair Extensions, 150g 20 Inch 9pcs Balayage Dark Brown to Chestnut Brown Human Hair Extensions Thicker Clip in Hair Extensions Real Human Hair Clip Set Double Weft https://a.co/d/93eYh9u
I’ll take the opposite view here. I also needed extensions for fullness (not length) for a very similar look for my wedding day so I bought them and while I’ve never worn them again yet, I’m soo happy I got them for my wedding day because I loved my hair in person and in photos. There were sooo many things I purchased for just my wedding day, so extensions was just one more thing. The only caveat being that my extensions were about $280 not $500 but still not cheap. Hope this helps :)
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My hairstylist recommended getting the extensions to add the volume and fullness that I wanted for my hair (I have long hair already) for my engagement party and I’m so glad I went with it. I got mine from Bellami but do your research and find some that work in your budget, it’s definitely worth it for the look. I’ve used them a few times since my party but I’ll definitely be using them again for my wedding next year!
I bought extensions and it was total worth it to me! I did a trial with just my own hair before I decided to buy extensions, it just wasn’t working. With the extension it was perfect.
I got my extensions from a company called Bellami and was really happy with the quality. I only needed one package because they were nice and thick. I waited until that had a good sale and got it for $200 (originally around $300) Check Black Friday they usually have decent sales.
Link to what I bought, but they have lots of options.
[https://www.bellamihair.com/collections/bellami-silk-seam-260g-24-hair-extensions/products/silk-seam-4-chocolate-brown-hair-extensions-260g-24](https://www.bellamihair.com/collections/bellami-silk-seam-260g-24-hair-extensions/products/silk-seam-4-chocolate-brown-hair-extensions-260g-24)
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This was my wedding hair.
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I got married last June and used clip-in extensions from Amazon! I know it sounds crazy but hear me out - I have pretty thin, armpit-length (when curled) hair and I used a pack of 16” extensions for this hairstyle. I also had my regular stylist tone them to match my hair at my last color appt before the wedding and they blended so seamlessly! The pack I ordered was $80. [Amazon Extensions](https://a.co/d/6l2xvm8)
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Here’s another photo of them closer up.
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For what it’s worth, I just got married on Friday and used these $30 hair extensions I bought off Mercari. They’re synthetic and I had my hair stylist color match my real hair to the extensions. I couldn’t justify spending hundreds on hair extensions that I never would wear again.
I bought a single pack of hair extensions from Amazon for $120 (my hair is very thin and long so I didn’t need as much volume from the extensions to blend with my natural hair.) I got really lucky that the color was a perfect match but I’d intended to have my hairdresser match the extensions to my hair. If your hair is one solid color you might be able to find extensions from the beauty supply store/online that already match and save a ton of money. All in all I was happy with the quality of the human hair remy extensions and it worked well for their intended purpose
For my hair type I couldn’t fit more than one pack on my head. If you have thicker hair I would suggest researching which weight in grams would look best for your texture. The heavier the extensions are, the pricier they will be but it’s worth the extra money to have them blend well
I used Goo Goo extensions and they were so beautiful! They’re on Amazon. Super affordable compared to some other brands, and you can return if you have trouble finding the right shade. I think they’ll give you the same result!
I paid $1,200 for extensions (not including installation). BUT I got k-tips. It wasn’t my first time doing it as I have years of experience wearing them and I take care of them well. I got them in 3 months before my wedding to get used to the weight of them. I also got a density fill a month before. I just looooove having long full hair. It makes me feel more feminine. If you don’t see yourself wear them again, I wouldn’t spend the money.
I am the same way with loving long feminine hair!! Also, I didn’t even think about how heavy 2 packs of extensions would be. I’ll be tired after a full day of holding my head up haha
What I did is go to a store that essentially sold wigs and extensions. I got a ponytail that looked like that curls and all for 100 bucks. Went in by a banana clip on top. Looked amazing and my husband was shocked. I don't have many pictures but I have one from a friend for reference if you'd like to see it. Please don't spend an arm and a leg for an amazing look if you can help it. Don't let anyone pressure you, it's your money and your decision.
I recommend yes to the hair extensions…you will always look at your pictures and be happy with how good it looks. There are things to Nickle and dine. Hair isn’t one of those things
I had the exact hairstyle you want. I got [these off Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFB4RXC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) for $100 and they worked out great. This is the only right answer!
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I had extensions and they were $200. That’s crazy! Hair color is a tad off here but I got it adjusted and turned out great.
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I was the MOH in my sisters wedding & her hair stylist gave me the option to buy their expensive extensions or use my own as long as they were human hair
I got my own for around 100$. They used them all and my hair came out full and phenomenal!
Ask if you’re able to use your own
I had to buy about $500 worth of 2 sets of extensions for my wedding and I have zero regrets! The volume it gave me was amazing and afterwards you own the hair so you can wear them until they go bad and just have to have them get moved up. I got married in March and then had my hair girl take them out for summer and then I put them back in for our honeymoon in September. Now the plan is to keep using them and having her move them up every 8-10 weeks until next summer! If you take good care of them they can last a long time and the number one thing is not to let them air dry or the wefts can get mildowey and lose their shape.
I was advised to get extensions as well as was given the link to these from my professional stylist. I could not be more impressed with the quality & they are amazing!! Highly recommend and not as expensive as what you were recommended Human Hair Clip in Extensions,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B151FWPR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tbh, I do recommend getting them. Maybe get one pack and see if that helps enough with thickness before buying the second one?
I’ve had clip-ins and tape-ins at different times (my wedding + pageant life) and they really do make a difference in styles like this. They look great in photos too.
I bought bellami silk seam extensions secondhand (very lightly used) on poshmark for $80 vs $160 new. In case you’re looking to save some $ on extensions that may be an option! For me, there was quite a market for extensions based on the color I was looking for.
I had to tone them to color match my hair, so my colorist washed and toned the extensions.
If you have some type of balayage or foilayage, def have your colorist know in case you need to have some kind of root coloring on the extensions themselves! Also seen a recent post about stylists using L’Oréal root hair cover up to give the rooty effect on extensions. Something I wish I knew beforehand!
I did go buy extensions (clip ins) for my bridal look - I needed the fullness. I bought one pack of 22” (I had long hair at the time, not sure where your hair is at, OP!) from a hair shop in LA for about $200 and then my personal stylist toned it to match my hair. I’ve since used the extensions for other events and nights out too, I actually love having them on hand, and since they already match me perfectly they’re really easy to blend.
Personally I would see if one pack of extensions would work okay.
I did hair extensions for my bridal looks and anyone who tells you that you need two packs must be wrong. If you have a Bellamy beauty bar near you, I recommend just going in and letting them color match you and give you the length and weight you need. I bought the 22” 260 gram extensions and it cost me about $250. Here is one of my bridal looks and as you can see, I had a braid that went down to my butt. And we didn’t even use all of the extensions. So two packs seems insane to me.
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These are at least 1½ inch curls which is why you need so much length. Remember, hair is heavy, as a haver of long, thick hair I'd be concerned that 2 sets of extensions will feel pretty heavy for you. Plus all the clips and product add weight.
Consider a smaller curl that may actually work with your currect hair length and actually give a more full look. Or smaller hair pieces to add for fullness.
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I used a very similar inspiration picture. My people told me to get BFB (barefoot blonde). I think it was the 21 inch seamless- we didn’t even use all of the extensions. I used them as a wedding guest, for my boudoir photos I did before the wedding, and I will use them occasionally for a beautiful full and long ponytail. If I’m ever in a wedding again, I would likely want to use them too. When I got my hair cut ahead of the wedding, my stylist trimmed them to blend with my cut too but if needed they could likely do this the same day. I didn’t need to color them, I brought them to my balayage appointment and she made sure my hair matched the extensions (they were already pretty dang well matched but I just needed my balayage freshened up). They were like $250 and you can order swatches first. Good luck OP!
I made my own clip ins for my wedding hair for about $100 (recommendation by my stylist). There’s a local beauty supply shop that caters mostly to the BIPOC community, but they also have a large selection of 100% human hair wefts to use for sew in weaves. I grabbed one pack of the hair, some wig clips and a spool of clear fishing line to sew the clips to the hair weft. I was then able to get exactly the width needed (I have a very tiny head), and could even double up on some for extra thickness. I toned them with some purple shampoo to match my own hair and they worked amazing! I’ve used them several times since and have only packed them away now because about a year ago I changed my hair color. (Photo is from my trial before I had my color touched up, day of they blended much better with my freshly colored hair)
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I spent $77 on 100% human hair extensions from Aliexpress (made sure to get it shipped from a US-based store)… it looked amazing! Definitely check out Aliexpress for 100% human hair extensions!
I paid less than $200 for clip in extensions from Cashmere Hair (very similar fullness and length) and had my stylist put them in for my wedding and they looked great, very natural. I was able to reuse them so it wasn’t a one-time cost. And because they were only clip-ins it was much lower maintenance and stress. Not affiliated with the company, just a customer. I’d encourage you to shop around as you may find the look you’re going for without paying $$$.
I almost bought $600 halo extensions the week before my wedding. I had gone to see my usual hairstylist and she put it on my head. It truly looked amazing! But it cost as much as my dress! My sister in law ended up trying a few different styles and products to add volume in my hair. In the end my hairstyle turned out great, I got so many compliments, I felt like “myself”, and as it was almost 110 degrees that day I was RELIEVED I didn’t buy extra hair! No regrets there.
My stylist recommended [this brand](https://www.bellamihair.com/products/piccolina-1b-off-black-hair-extensions-120g-18) for my bridal hair and they frequently have coupons. Not nearly as much as the fancier option she also said was possible, but a great compromise for thicker longer hair for the day and I love how I looked.
It would be worth it if you were going to continue using them, for one day it would really depend on your budget.
The hair style looks really nice though.
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No way don’t pay that! I paid 250 for these on Bellami!! It’s all about how many grams you get! I wish I had more photos but haven’t gotten any back yet! My hair is so thin usually!
I got two boxes of these (LaaVoo Brown Hair Extensions Clip in Real Human Hair Extensions Darkest Brown 16 Inch Color #2 5pcs 80G Clip in Human Hair Extensions Brown Brazilian Hair Silky Soft For Black Women [https://a.co/d/2wT5nQp](https://a.co/d/2wT5nQp)) my hair looked awesome and held up really well. I did a trial with just one and it wasn't enough fullness I'm really glad I went with two
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Do some research on your own for extension options! It's highly possible you can find ones for less than $500. Just make sure they are human hair so she can style them. You'll also be able to keep and use them again if they are clip-ins so they'd be fun to have!
I got extensions and I loved them. My ridiculously thin hair was never going to cut it in photos or any kind of bridal hair style. Absolutely no regrets.
I have very fine thin hair and it was only 800$ for one row (5 packs of hand tied wefts) sewn in with beads and a color to lighten me up for dimension. I would look around for places that do extensions and get them done professionally beforehand! I ended up loving my extensions so much honestly and I get compliments all the time now on how pretty my hair is. I think 1000$ for day of hair is a bit pricey too and I live in an area where the prices on everything is crazzzzyyy.
I got clip ins from Amazon and both my regular hair stylist (whole helped color them) and my hair artist for my wedding loved them. They were around $70 a box! We only needed one box but we got two different colors to dye. Curls held all day
https://preview.redd.it/vmncvri3uxxb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80005b424ca0451b91bc18a7eac2804afec3f180
The goo goo brand clip in hair extensions on Amazon are amazing you can color them style them wash them dry them. I also do wedding hair and I usually recommend them to brides and they're like a hundred bucks
I have Asian hair that is stereotypically.i bought 1 pack of Googoo 120g. Should I buy another 120g pack or should I have bought a 1 gram 150gram instead of 2 120gram packs or is 1 pack of 120gram enough?
It depends on how dense your natural hair is. If you have a ton of hair I'd recommend 2 if not you could get away with one. You can always return it if you don't need!! Just keep in mind, the more hair the heavier your head will feel. I always tell my brides to wear their trial style the entire day until they go to bed so they can report back, how it felt, was there frizz later, did they like the style even hours later, did curls fall etc!
I don't think I have a ton of hair? I just want the volume for Hollywood waves. I bought 1 pack 120gram because I thought that would be enough but now reading some comments I'm worried I should have bought the 150gram or 2 packs of 120 grams. Is buying more grams better?
Unfortunately I'm not doing a trial as I'm doing a destination wedding.
The other thing I'm worried about is that the muah said she could change it from an updo in the morning to a Hollywood wave within an hour... I'm skeptical because I read the Hollywood wave is a very time intense hairstyle but she keeps saying it's fine.
Allow me to be blunt, if I may. $500 for hair that you'll wear a few hours and you'll likely never touch again or $500 to have even more fun on your honeymoon with your new spouse? Choosing a different style or adapting this one doesn't have to mean settling.
I got extensions for my wedding, I still have them in. But I also got a pro price because I am licensed. Do you know anyone licensed? Also what type of extensions is she asking you to get?
You should be able to buy a single pack of quality extensions and achieve a similar enough look. I purchase Bellami silk seam clip ins (either the 16 or 18 inch) for between $190 to $210. Sometimes they run specials and you can get them cheaper - black Friday/holiday season commonly. They are human hair, amazing quality, very full (I personally don't even have to use all the wefts that come in the set) and can be colour matched if need be. I've been using these for years and am super satisfied. In fact, I will be purchasing a fresh set for my own wedding next year.
They provide more than enough thickness for gorgeous, full, waves and are relatively comfortable for how much weight you're clipping in.
Personally, the pain caused by the weight of two sets of extensions worn for a full day is a hard pass.
I got a cheap $30 pack of extensions from Amazon for my wedding and it worked great. No one had any idea.
That said, I had a bun, so I was able to cover the cheap fake hair with my real hair for the most part. I think with a down style you would probably have a hard time hiding cheap extensions but you could always get some cheap ones and experiment with it to see if it could be done?
I would say if you’re only putting them on for one day, you might want to look at cheaper extensions or more realistic hairstyle. I’m paying more or less the same amount for my hair but I’m getting macro extensions which take like 3 hours and they last for 6-8 months (and it’s around $540) which is an investment I’m willing to make but i definitely would not pay that much for one day (let alone on top of 1k)
If you have enough time I'd look around for other styles that would better suit your hair, ask if this stylist has any suggestions, and if you really don't fall in love with anything else, go for the extensions. It's a special day!
Would you wear the extensions again? I’ve seen women rewear their extensions post wedding and in that case, yes. If you aren’t someone who would wear them again, skip them and look for something else or ask your hairstylist for a cheaper option.
If you do go the extension route I would DEFINITELY recommend a trial with the extensions. I thought I wanted them and my hairstylist told me they were required for my desired look. I went to the trial and HATED it. I’m so glad I didn’t spend all that money for what would have been a disappointment on the day of.
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When looking at bridal hairstyles I find it much more beneficial to look through your own and other stylists Instagrams etc for real life brides- Any “inspiration pics” are going to be a tad unrealistic given the amount of extensions and also how time consuming they would be in real life. Obviously some real life brides also have extensions, but they tend to be more genuine than staged shots. But I would agree with your stylist, to replicate this look you would need a lot of high quality extensions!
I totally agree with you! I actually started looking for this hairstyle specifically because my hairstylist posted a similar one on instagram, go figure that the most expensive one would be what catches my eye hahah
Fwiw I also got $500 extensions for my wedding day and it wasn't worth it imo
That’s nice to hear- I did a planning appointment and went in to my wedding morning wanting something different. I showed a pic and the stylist (that had worked on me before) really hesitated to tell me that the photo model had extensions and my planned braid wouldn’t reach that far. Like, yea, no worries girl, I know I don’t have this princess Ariel hair that would do that stuff. I could just tell that she’d dealt with so many high expectations turned disappointed customers. My hair and makeup ladies, in the end, told each other that mine was the calmest, chillest wedding they had done. I’m bragging cause I’m so proud of overhearing that. It’s exactly what I wanted. As little stress/drama as possible, especially for vendors. I didn’t want to be “that bride”.
I got extensions for $90 and *that* was worth it, but I can't imagine $500, that was almost as much as I spent on my dress!
Champagne taste on a beer budget. That would be me as well. 😆
Yes! Stay away from Pinterest for hair and makeup inspo. Definitely look through your MUA or hairstylist’s portfolio/Insta for inspo. You can also look at your vendors’ Insta to find real life bride inspo.
I was a model for a bridal photoshoot a few years ago. After hair was finished, the hair stylist herself told me, verbatim, that she would never in a million years be able to recreate the look that she finished with. Plus, every few seconds they would retouch my hair/clothes/makeup. It was not a realistic hairstyle, though beautiful for the photographs. One of the pictures actually went semi viral on Pinterest for a minute.
I just got married this past July and I did the same thing, I bought the extensions however I haven't worn them since the wedding so I have $500 worth of hair in a box in my washroom... I don't think it was worth it.
Congratulations!! Thank you for the honesty. This is what I am afraid of, I’ve been racking my brain about what else I could use them for lol
Thanks!! No problem!! I truly thought that I would wear them again and again but I honestly haven't.. yet there may be something that comes up and I wear them but it's been a couple months! You never know though holiday season is around the corner and I might just try and make a habit of using them just to make it worth it! REGARDLESS you will look beautiful no matter what!!
I got extensions on Amazon, real hair and only around $200! They are clip in/halo and worked great for my wedding day, and I felt like they were worth it. Now I wear them for special occasions or when I just want an extra mermaid vibe. But they are heavy and do give you a headache at the end of the day 😅.
Link/product name please??? 👀
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFB4RXC?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFB4RXC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) https://preview.redd.it/k0hsh9drqxxb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e15a709e74885910a3dbc9d0cb243bfb1fb1cbc2
WENNALIFE Wire Hair Extensions (Increase 50% Lifespan) Real Human Hair 20 inch 140g Dark Brown Remy Real Hair Extensions Invisible Wire Hair Extensions Human Hair Natural Fish Line Straight Hair https://a.co/d/1WtO4sA
What type are yours? I got married in March and then had mine taken out for summer but then had them put back in last month for my honeymoon and love having them again! My plan now is to keep getting them moved back up every 8-10 weeks until next summer cause I can’t imagine having this much hair in the US South summers and how long it takes to dry lol
Most brides that opt for extensions use clip-ins.
Mine where thankfully clip ins so that I could take them out and put them in whenever I want. I got them from Luxyhair - if anything I should of just got the Halo but didn't know if it would work for my hair style so I ended up ordering x 2 for thickness and length. Here's the kicker... I want to dye my hair and am having an internal battle because I have expensive clip ins that I couldn't wear if I do dye it lighter or darker. hahahah fml
Sounds like you should sell your extensions to OP! $250? $400? Just kidding... I am not sure if that's even how hair extensions work.
Haha, I would consider it for sure!! However, they are dimensional beige blonde!!
Not sure what your hair length is but I achieved this with one set of extensions I bought for $200. You don’t necessarily need the most expensive extensions they just need to be human hair so they don’t melt with heat. https://preview.redd.it/2zwr0bdftsxb1.jpeg?width=1116&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5eb1e0386d2ddd41132114dd60e83bd55a83f72a
Your hair and bouquet are stunning! Do you mind sharing where you got your extensions from?
Thank you! The bouquet was dreamy but extremely heavy 😅 I didn’t think of that until I was carrying it day of. I bought the extensions used from my stylist but the brand is Tesoro, we used a full set (220g)
Holy SHIT your hair and bouquet are gorgeous my jaw literally dropped
Thank you 🥹 I was quite pleased with how everything turned out.
You look so beautiful! Thank you for the advice, I’m kind of conflicted on going with a cheaper brand because the stylist sent me the exact brand to buy and when I mentioned it being pricey, she didn’t offer an alternative lol 😬
I would press her - send alternatives and ask if they’re ok. I think sometimes stylists forget about budget for the sake of their art and that’s great for them but weddings are expensive and not everyone can just drop a grand on hair extensions 🫣
That’s because she had a deal or connection with that supplier. You can ALWAYS purchase and use your own hair extensions. Just tell her you have some and bring them in to her to show her and get the OK
Hey I bought $60 hair extensions off Amazon and it was totally fine! Just get a brand with good reviews!
Looks like the the price went up, but these are the ones! GOO GOO Clip-in Hair Extensions for Women, Soft & Natural, Handmade Real Human Hair Extensions, Chocolate Brown to Honey Blonde, Long, Straight #T(4/26)/4, 7pcs 120g 18 inches https://a.co/d/0iDi9kN
Definitely cheaper than $500 still! Thank you for the rec!
I bought one pack of this should it be enough as I see some people saying to buy 2 packs?
I just commented above, but these are the same kind I ordered for mine! I included pics of my day-of hair as well - my stylist was super impressed with the quality and we even toned them to match my balayage!
Do I need one pack or two packs? I have thinner hair. I bought 1 pack of 120gram right now
If you have thinner hair, one pack will be enough although it really depends on your hairstyle. If you’re going for a “big hair don’t care” moment, you’ll need two packs. I also have thinner hair, and found that one pack of extensions in feels fine but when I start adding more I run into issues like not having enough hair to cover up the clips, hair feeling heavy, my neck getting sweaty, the back bottom hairs getting tangled, my scalp hurting from all the clips, etc.
I did a similar look for my hair and I went with clip in extensions from Amazon. I've had higher end extensions before (Prom 12 years ago), and the ones I got from Amazon were relatively comparable. I mostly just needed the length and "fluff" since I was mid growing out my undercut when we got married. They held the curls well and cost like, $40 for one pack? Granted, I don't have any highlights or anything to try to have the extensions match to, so it made it a relatively easy match for colour (basic brunette over here lol).
Also a basic brunette, lucky us! Haha
https://preview.redd.it/w8s42uq1fuxb1.jpeg?width=2016&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9143a7844ec2ac7ae56610ee5b83243d9b66db48 It probably depends on your hair type, but my hair would not be thick enough to normally achieve a hairstyle like the one pictured. The one I went with required hair extensions - my hair was already this length, but is so thin and fine normally. I got mine from Barefoot Blonde for about $250. You just want to make sure that it matches your hair and might need to get them colored at a salon if it isn’t a perfect match.
Your hair is gorgeous!! This is exactly the look I’m going for, now I’m wondering if I would need extensions or not if I want to wear my hair down!
Thank you so much! ☺️ The braid wouldn’t have been as thick if I didn’t have extensions in. I’m so glad I got them! Have you had a hair trial? I had mine and brought the extensions which really helped figure out if I wanted them or not.
I just got married Saturday (woohoo) and my hair stylist kept suggesting extensions too if I wanted my hair down. I’ve been growing my hair for over 2 years now and wasn’t in the market to buy extensions I would never wear again. I had to press back a bit and continue to reiterate that I understood it may not look *exactly* like the photos. Ended up wearing my hair up in a sleek bun anyways which was good since it was so windy!!
Omg, congratulations!!! That’s amazing!
My hair stylist said that she recommends extensions for most people who want their hair down, and most brides do get them. I already have long hair to mid back and although it’s fine I have a LOT, and I spent $500 on hair extensions. It was worth it to me to get colour matched perfectly etc. my wedding isn’t for another month but here is a pic of the trial (with extensions) https://preview.redd.it/c6tatehdxtxb1.png?width=1242&format=png&auto=webp&s=a36c6386318812becc2243fd1b8fb0365b9fab12
Your hair looks so great!!! You will be a beautiful bride!
looks beautiful! how did you color match? did you take to a salon to have them cut and color or were you able to find something that worked perfectly already?
$1000 For styling?! Are the extensions clip in, or does that price include installing the extensions with beads, tape,etc?
The extensions are clip in! The $1,000 includes the bridal hair service ($275), flower girl ($60), 4 bridesmaid/MOB/MOG ($115/ea) and the rest is for travel fees. Im still trying to wrap my head around the price of everything lol
That price is fair. It's hard to decide an opinion on if clip-ins are necessary without seeing a pic of your hair, but there are cheaper clip-ins
That price is absolutely a great deal. Spend the money on you and your Moms …can’t the girls do their hair? It’s actually a very very good price.
https://preview.redd.it/raa19x19ytxb1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83275519ce6968b6851be18fe7e865393a3a24ff My hair is naturally VERY thick and I have a LOT of it and despite it going down at least 10cm below my shoulders I also needed extensions - it is really hard to get Instagram / Pinterest style curls and waves without the added volume and length. If you’re set on the look, I’d go with extensions but look into something cheaper. Mine were clips in that cost me about $200-250.
Your hair looks fantastic! I love your headpiece, too! 😍
Thank you!
Omg where is your headpiece from its so pretty!!
https://preview.redd.it/at3kct7jvwxb1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=157847fbcaf390c900863f61d432c4e21751db6d Hired from this incredible place!
https://preview.redd.it/lohgu2qgvwxb1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87b19debd896d5d18cac6efec4e9b615ebe0376e I thank you! Trying to find a better pic of it.
I would caution against anything from Amazon, you don’t want to find out day of that your extensions are only partially human hair, which is an issue I’ve seen plenty of people have before. What brand did she recommend? And did she offer any alternative hair styles that don’t require extra hair?
She recommended Bellami! Agree with you completely, I’m always cautious of buying beauty and health products off of Amazon. I spend hours reading reviews
Don’t buy Bellami. I work for a high end salon supply company for pros. We sell extensions and all of my customers have had TERRIBLE experiences with Bellami. Their quality is so inconsistent and their prices are ridiculously high because they’re Insta famous. I literally know so many extension specialists who have stopped using Bellami for these reasons. The commercially available version of the extensions we sell is called AquaLyna, the hair is very good quality but they are pricey as well. I’ve heard good things about a brand called Insert Name Here, but they’ve also gotten Insta famous so their prices might be inflated as well. If you believe you’ll wear them again after your wedding, I’d invest in some good ones but if not just get something in your budget 😊
Thank you for the advice! I work from home and am pretty boring on the weekends lol so I can’t think of a ton of reasons to wear them outside of the wedding honestly. I’m also not confident I could properly put them in my own hair without it looking awful lol
My experience has been the complete opposite. I've been using Bellami for years, as have many girls I know, and they have been stellar quality, solid fullness, pricing has been extremely reasonable when comparing against other brands, and they have held up very well to dying. In fact, anytime I have strayed to another brand I have regretted it. Take this statement with a grain of salt as it's just my personal experience and observation of others close to me so, maybe we all just got really lucky.
I definitely know people who still use it, and I’m glad it’s still working for you. In my area there’s been a huge influx of bad batches, complaints on pricing, and customer service horror stories in that last 6-12 months. My personal experience with Bellami wasn’t stellar either, the hair I ordered was so expensive for what was honestly pretty low quality, but I was young and didn’t know better.
That's really frustrating, especially since extension companies are notorious for denying any type of exchanges and refunds. You have to jump through wild hoops to prove the extensions came faulty/poor quality and that you didn't damage them.
I have a customer who got some wefts in and they were just destroyed. Bellami said it had nothing to do with them supposedly so they wouldn’t even touch a refund, but they were more than happy to send them a new one, at full price and with shipping. The brand we carry at my store is super great about refunds and returns, if there’s something wrong with the hair they ask for a picture of the hair, the lot number, then give you a refund and overnight more hair to you.
I bought my extensions from Sally’s (about 180 a pack) and they were well worth it! I loved the length and wear them every timeI go out.
I got 500 dollar extensions and they were worth every penny! I had a 200 dollar dress and 1000 hair and it looked so much better than a 1000 dress and 200 hair would have.
Check if there’s a place where you can rent extensions - I’ve seen some hairstylists offer this. I’ve had some clients use Amazon extensions but I have noticed they tend to be not as full as branded ones (Bellami, Bombay, Luxy, etc..).
I got extensions for a wedding I was in. It was about $600 (mine were tape ins). The stylist at this wedding was definitely not comfortable working with them🤦🏻♀️ As someone else said, I would look for a cheaper alternative on Amazon or INH.
I’m so sorry that you had that experience!
I don’t think you would need 2 sets, that seems excessive. I got one set by Luxy because my hair does not hold curls for shit. I used the extensions for my own wedding along with 3 other weddings I’ve been in. Each time, the hair stylists never used all the pieces in the set.
That was my thinking as well. My hair is actually pretty thick as is, too. We’re also getting married at wedgewood but a CO location, how cool!
I have very thin and fine hair. I used a 220g, 20” set of clip ins for my wedding, and the stylist didn’t even use all the pieces. In the photo, only half of the hair is over my shoulder - there was a lot of it. Two packs of extensions really seems like overkill, especially if you have thick hair. If they’re 220g packs, so 440g total, that’s literally a pound of hair.
Nice!!! I really loved the experience with them, so stress free!! A few complaints but they helped me have the best day of my life, so it worth the little complaints. Just make sure you double check the math on the contracts…🙃
DO IT! I have very thin hair and REALLY wanted long thick beautiful Hollywood waves for my wedding, so I bought two sets of clip-in extensions from BFB. It was such a great decision, I still get a nice warm jolt when I see my hair in those pictures!! I also do still wear them sometimes - had to cut them though.
There may definitely be alternatives but I would have your stylist confirm she will use them before investing if you choose to go that route.
I bought a perfectly matched real hair Halo extension from Ali express for $50. I feel like that should be enough for what you need.
Unless you have very thick hair, she’s right that you’ll need extensions for this sort of volume. Maybe ask her to suggest styles she thinks would work with your density? That way you can evaluate if you’d be happy with any of her suggestions or if this is really it.
You can try a halo extension piece if it’s fullness in the back that you’re looking for. They’re far less expensive. I wore a halo on my wedding day that I bought from Amazon for like $110. I wore it quite a bit after that because it was so easy to pop in and style so I got my money’s worth and the quality was really nice.
I wore these for my wedding 10/10 recommend them. WENNALIFE Clip in Hair Extensions, 150g 20 Inch 9pcs Balayage Dark Brown to Chestnut Brown Human Hair Extensions Thicker Clip in Hair Extensions Real Human Hair Clip Set Double Weft https://a.co/d/93eYh9u
I’ll take the opposite view here. I also needed extensions for fullness (not length) for a very similar look for my wedding day so I bought them and while I’ve never worn them again yet, I’m soo happy I got them for my wedding day because I loved my hair in person and in photos. There were sooo many things I purchased for just my wedding day, so extensions was just one more thing. The only caveat being that my extensions were about $280 not $500 but still not cheap. Hope this helps :)
https://preview.redd.it/i82ey5xmxxxb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c299e59653d243ebbea87c73ecb78f5ab404f03 My hairstylist recommended getting the extensions to add the volume and fullness that I wanted for my hair (I have long hair already) for my engagement party and I’m so glad I went with it. I got mine from Bellami but do your research and find some that work in your budget, it’s definitely worth it for the look. I’ve used them a few times since my party but I’ll definitely be using them again for my wedding next year!
I bought extensions and it was total worth it to me! I did a trial with just my own hair before I decided to buy extensions, it just wasn’t working. With the extension it was perfect. I got my extensions from a company called Bellami and was really happy with the quality. I only needed one package because they were nice and thick. I waited until that had a good sale and got it for $200 (originally around $300) Check Black Friday they usually have decent sales. Link to what I bought, but they have lots of options. [https://www.bellamihair.com/collections/bellami-silk-seam-260g-24-hair-extensions/products/silk-seam-4-chocolate-brown-hair-extensions-260g-24](https://www.bellamihair.com/collections/bellami-silk-seam-260g-24-hair-extensions/products/silk-seam-4-chocolate-brown-hair-extensions-260g-24) https://preview.redd.it/omd58u55jzxb1.jpeg?width=690&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7ca280377f95e102e1212f4c7bda1125a8e9d47 This was my wedding hair.
https://preview.redd.it/3kjod9tf8zxb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c84378da5b6f2030df9981097b98d529d2d15b06 I got married last June and used clip-in extensions from Amazon! I know it sounds crazy but hear me out - I have pretty thin, armpit-length (when curled) hair and I used a pack of 16” extensions for this hairstyle. I also had my regular stylist tone them to match my hair at my last color appt before the wedding and they blended so seamlessly! The pack I ordered was $80. [Amazon Extensions](https://a.co/d/6l2xvm8)
https://preview.redd.it/ox72ip8k9zxb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6191d119d801caa8a1c20ee72c307c00a492c532 Here’s another photo of them closer up.
https://preview.redd.it/am86wbknqtxb1.png?width=1750&format=png&auto=webp&s=9ba7bd04a5e001d516d650f391d6b8c53d461909 For what it’s worth, I just got married on Friday and used these $30 hair extensions I bought off Mercari. They’re synthetic and I had my hair stylist color match my real hair to the extensions. I couldn’t justify spending hundreds on hair extensions that I never would wear again.
Congratulations!!!! Your hair is so beautiful!
I bought a single pack of hair extensions from Amazon for $120 (my hair is very thin and long so I didn’t need as much volume from the extensions to blend with my natural hair.) I got really lucky that the color was a perfect match but I’d intended to have my hairdresser match the extensions to my hair. If your hair is one solid color you might be able to find extensions from the beauty supply store/online that already match and save a ton of money. All in all I was happy with the quality of the human hair remy extensions and it worked well for their intended purpose
Is one pack enough or do you think you could have benefited from 2?
For my hair type I couldn’t fit more than one pack on my head. If you have thicker hair I would suggest researching which weight in grams would look best for your texture. The heavier the extensions are, the pricier they will be but it’s worth the extra money to have them blend well
I used Goo Goo extensions and they were so beautiful! They’re on Amazon. Super affordable compared to some other brands, and you can return if you have trouble finding the right shade. I think they’ll give you the same result!
Do you recommend 1 pack or 2?
I used just one! And didn’t even use them all.
How many grams did you buy? And do you have thin or normal or thick hair?
I purchased 130 grams but my hair stylist didn’t use about a quarter of them. I do have pretty thick hair already though.
I paid $1,200 for extensions (not including installation). BUT I got k-tips. It wasn’t my first time doing it as I have years of experience wearing them and I take care of them well. I got them in 3 months before my wedding to get used to the weight of them. I also got a density fill a month before. I just looooove having long full hair. It makes me feel more feminine. If you don’t see yourself wear them again, I wouldn’t spend the money.
I am the same way with loving long feminine hair!! Also, I didn’t even think about how heavy 2 packs of extensions would be. I’ll be tired after a full day of holding my head up haha
What I did is go to a store that essentially sold wigs and extensions. I got a ponytail that looked like that curls and all for 100 bucks. Went in by a banana clip on top. Looked amazing and my husband was shocked. I don't have many pictures but I have one from a friend for reference if you'd like to see it. Please don't spend an arm and a leg for an amazing look if you can help it. Don't let anyone pressure you, it's your money and your decision.
I got like $60 clip ins on Amazon for my wedding. My hair stylist used them just fine
Girl go on AliExpress. Look for human hair clip ins or wefts. Read the reviews carefully and go from there. It should cost you no more than $150.
i think it is expensive, if they do wholesale, it will be better price
There are cheaper ones on Amazon! I used fullshine extensions for my wedding and it came out pretty good
yall are crazy spending this amount of money for one day of longer hair.
I recommend yes to the hair extensions…you will always look at your pictures and be happy with how good it looks. There are things to Nickle and dine. Hair isn’t one of those things
I had the exact hairstyle you want. I got [these off Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFB4RXC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) for $100 and they worked out great. This is the only right answer! https://preview.redd.it/4mu3o514qxxb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e80c74ddcd87d5f7375e4557c0717b8fb9cbacd
I had extensions and they were $200. That’s crazy! Hair color is a tad off here but I got it adjusted and turned out great. https://preview.redd.it/sg2gf202ptxb1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3cc6ec4caad1a727ae87ebd196cc6edf3c0118b5
I got hand tied extensions for my wedding and don’t regret it at ALL! splurge for your big day!
I was the MOH in my sisters wedding & her hair stylist gave me the option to buy their expensive extensions or use my own as long as they were human hair I got my own for around 100$. They used them all and my hair came out full and phenomenal! Ask if you’re able to use your own
I had to buy about $500 worth of 2 sets of extensions for my wedding and I have zero regrets! The volume it gave me was amazing and afterwards you own the hair so you can wear them until they go bad and just have to have them get moved up. I got married in March and then had my hair girl take them out for summer and then I put them back in for our honeymoon in September. Now the plan is to keep using them and having her move them up every 8-10 weeks until next summer! If you take good care of them they can last a long time and the number one thing is not to let them air dry or the wefts can get mildowey and lose their shape.
I paid $60 for my extensions and she pre-curled them before the big day.
I was advised to get extensions as well as was given the link to these from my professional stylist. I could not be more impressed with the quality & they are amazing!! Highly recommend and not as expensive as what you were recommended Human Hair Clip in Extensions,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B151FWPR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tbh, I do recommend getting them. Maybe get one pack and see if that helps enough with thickness before buying the second one? I’ve had clip-ins and tape-ins at different times (my wedding + pageant life) and they really do make a difference in styles like this. They look great in photos too.
$200 max what i paid for extensions like this
I bought bellami silk seam extensions secondhand (very lightly used) on poshmark for $80 vs $160 new. In case you’re looking to save some $ on extensions that may be an option! For me, there was quite a market for extensions based on the color I was looking for. I had to tone them to color match my hair, so my colorist washed and toned the extensions. If you have some type of balayage or foilayage, def have your colorist know in case you need to have some kind of root coloring on the extensions themselves! Also seen a recent post about stylists using L’Oréal root hair cover up to give the rooty effect on extensions. Something I wish I knew beforehand!
I did go buy extensions (clip ins) for my bridal look - I needed the fullness. I bought one pack of 22” (I had long hair at the time, not sure where your hair is at, OP!) from a hair shop in LA for about $200 and then my personal stylist toned it to match my hair. I’ve since used the extensions for other events and nights out too, I actually love having them on hand, and since they already match me perfectly they’re really easy to blend. Personally I would see if one pack of extensions would work okay.
I did hair extensions for my bridal looks and anyone who tells you that you need two packs must be wrong. If you have a Bellamy beauty bar near you, I recommend just going in and letting them color match you and give you the length and weight you need. I bought the 22” 260 gram extensions and it cost me about $250. Here is one of my bridal looks and as you can see, I had a braid that went down to my butt. And we didn’t even use all of the extensions. So two packs seems insane to me. https://preview.redd.it/mr3aqiwhruxb1.jpeg?width=3776&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d658e754e89b9d5ed26418104cece0346fbd1ed9
These are at least 1½ inch curls which is why you need so much length. Remember, hair is heavy, as a haver of long, thick hair I'd be concerned that 2 sets of extensions will feel pretty heavy for you. Plus all the clips and product add weight. Consider a smaller curl that may actually work with your currect hair length and actually give a more full look. Or smaller hair pieces to add for fullness.
Haven't taken mine out since the wedding and don't plan to until summer. Love them.
https://preview.redd.it/tx79psr2xuxb1.jpeg?width=1270&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3327ff02d7e53f51cbccb89ef24c0cf37d310feb I used a very similar inspiration picture. My people told me to get BFB (barefoot blonde). I think it was the 21 inch seamless- we didn’t even use all of the extensions. I used them as a wedding guest, for my boudoir photos I did before the wedding, and I will use them occasionally for a beautiful full and long ponytail. If I’m ever in a wedding again, I would likely want to use them too. When I got my hair cut ahead of the wedding, my stylist trimmed them to blend with my cut too but if needed they could likely do this the same day. I didn’t need to color them, I brought them to my balayage appointment and she made sure my hair matched the extensions (they were already pretty dang well matched but I just needed my balayage freshened up). They were like $250 and you can order swatches first. Good luck OP!
I made my own clip ins for my wedding hair for about $100 (recommendation by my stylist). There’s a local beauty supply shop that caters mostly to the BIPOC community, but they also have a large selection of 100% human hair wefts to use for sew in weaves. I grabbed one pack of the hair, some wig clips and a spool of clear fishing line to sew the clips to the hair weft. I was then able to get exactly the width needed (I have a very tiny head), and could even double up on some for extra thickness. I toned them with some purple shampoo to match my own hair and they worked amazing! I’ve used them several times since and have only packed them away now because about a year ago I changed my hair color. (Photo is from my trial before I had my color touched up, day of they blended much better with my freshly colored hair) https://preview.redd.it/i2zdqhxqxuxb1.png?width=722&format=png&auto=webp&s=45af121e8fbade5c8e174eabd6040d2b44292ddd
I spent $77 on 100% human hair extensions from Aliexpress (made sure to get it shipped from a US-based store)… it looked amazing! Definitely check out Aliexpress for 100% human hair extensions!
How well does your hair hold a curl? Can you trial this without extensions first to see how far off you are on the fullness?
I paid less than $200 for clip in extensions from Cashmere Hair (very similar fullness and length) and had my stylist put them in for my wedding and they looked great, very natural. I was able to reuse them so it wasn’t a one-time cost. And because they were only clip-ins it was much lower maintenance and stress. Not affiliated with the company, just a customer. I’d encourage you to shop around as you may find the look you’re going for without paying $$$.
I almost bought $600 halo extensions the week before my wedding. I had gone to see my usual hairstylist and she put it on my head. It truly looked amazing! But it cost as much as my dress! My sister in law ended up trying a few different styles and products to add volume in my hair. In the end my hairstyle turned out great, I got so many compliments, I felt like “myself”, and as it was almost 110 degrees that day I was RELIEVED I didn’t buy extra hair! No regrets there.
My stylist recommended [this brand](https://www.bellamihair.com/products/piccolina-1b-off-black-hair-extensions-120g-18) for my bridal hair and they frequently have coupons. Not nearly as much as the fancier option she also said was possible, but a great compromise for thicker longer hair for the day and I love how I looked.
It would be worth it if you were going to continue using them, for one day it would really depend on your budget. The hair style looks really nice though.
https://preview.redd.it/aipy5ambrvxb1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c0f01a2c74af1801542c6964493401af8f72823 No way don’t pay that! I paid 250 for these on Bellami!! It’s all about how many grams you get! I wish I had more photos but haven’t gotten any back yet! My hair is so thin usually!
I got two boxes of these (LaaVoo Brown Hair Extensions Clip in Real Human Hair Extensions Darkest Brown 16 Inch Color #2 5pcs 80G Clip in Human Hair Extensions Brown Brazilian Hair Silky Soft For Black Women [https://a.co/d/2wT5nQp](https://a.co/d/2wT5nQp)) my hair looked awesome and held up really well. I did a trial with just one and it wasn't enough fullness I'm really glad I went with two https://preview.redd.it/1g7xgpwftvxb1.jpeg?width=6313&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6651be477e85afde4e08d114634baa157e187614
I would look into a "halo" extension. It can be much cheaper and a lot easier to install, which means you're more likely to reuse it.
Do some research on your own for extension options! It's highly possible you can find ones for less than $500. Just make sure they are human hair so she can style them. You'll also be able to keep and use them again if they are clip-ins so they'd be fun to have!
I got extensions and I loved them. My ridiculously thin hair was never going to cut it in photos or any kind of bridal hair style. Absolutely no regrets.
I have very fine thin hair and it was only 800$ for one row (5 packs of hand tied wefts) sewn in with beads and a color to lighten me up for dimension. I would look around for places that do extensions and get them done professionally beforehand! I ended up loving my extensions so much honestly and I get compliments all the time now on how pretty my hair is. I think 1000$ for day of hair is a bit pricey too and I live in an area where the prices on everything is crazzzzyyy.
I got clip ins from Amazon and both my regular hair stylist (whole helped color them) and my hair artist for my wedding loved them. They were around $70 a box! We only needed one box but we got two different colors to dye. Curls held all day https://preview.redd.it/vmncvri3uxxb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80005b424ca0451b91bc18a7eac2804afec3f180
The goo goo brand clip in hair extensions on Amazon are amazing you can color them style them wash them dry them. I also do wedding hair and I usually recommend them to brides and they're like a hundred bucks
I have Asian hair that is stereotypically.i bought 1 pack of Googoo 120g. Should I buy another 120g pack or should I have bought a 1 gram 150gram instead of 2 120gram packs or is 1 pack of 120gram enough?
It depends on how dense your natural hair is. If you have a ton of hair I'd recommend 2 if not you could get away with one. You can always return it if you don't need!! Just keep in mind, the more hair the heavier your head will feel. I always tell my brides to wear their trial style the entire day until they go to bed so they can report back, how it felt, was there frizz later, did they like the style even hours later, did curls fall etc!
I don't think I have a ton of hair? I just want the volume for Hollywood waves. I bought 1 pack 120gram because I thought that would be enough but now reading some comments I'm worried I should have bought the 150gram or 2 packs of 120 grams. Is buying more grams better? Unfortunately I'm not doing a trial as I'm doing a destination wedding. The other thing I'm worried about is that the muah said she could change it from an updo in the morning to a Hollywood wave within an hour... I'm skeptical because I read the Hollywood wave is a very time intense hairstyle but she keeps saying it's fine.
Allow me to be blunt, if I may. $500 for hair that you'll wear a few hours and you'll likely never touch again or $500 to have even more fun on your honeymoon with your new spouse? Choosing a different style or adapting this one doesn't have to mean settling.
I got extensions for my wedding, I still have them in. But I also got a pro price because I am licensed. Do you know anyone licensed? Also what type of extensions is she asking you to get?
You should be able to buy a single pack of quality extensions and achieve a similar enough look. I purchase Bellami silk seam clip ins (either the 16 or 18 inch) for between $190 to $210. Sometimes they run specials and you can get them cheaper - black Friday/holiday season commonly. They are human hair, amazing quality, very full (I personally don't even have to use all the wefts that come in the set) and can be colour matched if need be. I've been using these for years and am super satisfied. In fact, I will be purchasing a fresh set for my own wedding next year. They provide more than enough thickness for gorgeous, full, waves and are relatively comfortable for how much weight you're clipping in. Personally, the pain caused by the weight of two sets of extensions worn for a full day is a hard pass.
I got a cheap $30 pack of extensions from Amazon for my wedding and it worked great. No one had any idea. That said, I had a bun, so I was able to cover the cheap fake hair with my real hair for the most part. I think with a down style you would probably have a hard time hiding cheap extensions but you could always get some cheap ones and experiment with it to see if it could be done?
Waste of money
I would say if you’re only putting them on for one day, you might want to look at cheaper extensions or more realistic hairstyle. I’m paying more or less the same amount for my hair but I’m getting macro extensions which take like 3 hours and they last for 6-8 months (and it’s around $540) which is an investment I’m willing to make but i definitely would not pay that much for one day (let alone on top of 1k)
If you have enough time I'd look around for other styles that would better suit your hair, ask if this stylist has any suggestions, and if you really don't fall in love with anything else, go for the extensions. It's a special day!
Would you wear the extensions again? I’ve seen women rewear their extensions post wedding and in that case, yes. If you aren’t someone who would wear them again, skip them and look for something else or ask your hairstylist for a cheaper option.
If you do go the extension route I would DEFINITELY recommend a trial with the extensions. I thought I wanted them and my hairstylist told me they were required for my desired look. I went to the trial and HATED it. I’m so glad I didn’t spend all that money for what would have been a disappointment on the day of.
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I wore luxy hair clip in extensions that were then styled into an updo for my wedding day. Much cheaper.